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Israel says it received hostage’s body from Hamas as it indicates Rafah crossing could open

The Rafah crossing at the border between southern Gaza and Egypt seen here on Nov 3, 2023.
The Rafah crossing at the border between southern Gaza and Egypt seen here on Nov 3, 2023.

Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to journalists at the government headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to journalists at the government headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Houthis release crew of Greek-operated cargo ship struck in Red Sea

A vessel said to be Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged Eternity C sinks in a footage released by Yemen's Houthis, in the Red Sea, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 9, 2025.    HOUTHI MEDIA CENTER/Handout via REUTERS
A vessel said to be Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged Eternity C sinks in a footage released by Yemen's Houthis, in the Red Sea, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 9, 2025.    HOUTHI MEDIA CENTER/Handout via REUTERS

Israel publishes draft law seeking to boost state revenues from Dead Sea minerals

FILE PHOTO: A drone picture shows part of the Dead Sea and its shore near Ein Gedi, Israel, February 7, 2025.  REUTERS/Ilan Rosenberg/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A drone picture shows part of the Dead Sea and its shore near Ein Gedi, Israel, February 7, 2025.  REUTERS/Ilan Rosenberg/File Photo

Netanyahu's coalition skips parliamentary vote backing Trump's Gaza plan

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025.  ABIR SULTAN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025.  ABIR SULTAN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Gazans race to preserve cultural heritage damaged in war

Workers carry out restoration work at the historical Al-Basha Palace, damaged during the war, in Gaza City, November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
Workers carry out restoration work at the historical Al-Basha Palace, damaged during the war, in Gaza City, November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope’s peace message lingers amid fears of new war

Filipina worker Loren Capobres, attends an interview with Reuters, in Beirut, Lebanon December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi
Filipina worker Loren Capobres, attends an interview with Reuters, in Beirut, Lebanon December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi

Israel, Lebanon officials meet in expanded truce talks

An Israeli citizen looks out from a viewpoint towards Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, as seen from northern Israel, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Shir Torem
An Israeli citizen looks out from a viewpoint towards Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, as seen from northern Israel, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Shir Torem

Turkey slams ex-Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani over his visit with heavily armed guards

Leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (PDK) Masoud Barzani speaks during a rally ahead of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Azad Lashkari
Leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (PDK) Masoud Barzani speaks during a rally ahead of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Azad Lashkari

Israel says to allow Gazans to exit to Egypt ‘in coming days’

Humanitarian aid trucks queue to enter the Rafah border crossing, between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, on Oct 20.
Humanitarian aid trucks queue to enter the Rafah border crossing, between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, on Oct 20.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.